Anonymous
01-21-2001, 10:00 AM
Don't get too excited, it's not ready yet. It'll be about another month before it hits the ether (I'm using the word 'about' in the Jamul sense, ie it could be two or three .... or four!) But I did promise a taster of what's to come.
I've never seen a site like this one before. There's loads of info on using the editor and I'm really pleased with the navigation and graphics (don't worry..there's no silly animating pictures or clever/unnecessary flash stuff). The site starts with a simple choice .. one link for those who've never heard of Dr L before (I'm hoping to get some traffic via search engines and links to games and graphics sites) and one link for those who have the game. This second link takes you into the main body of the site. There are 7 main sections:
1..START takes you on a brief guided tour of the game and the editor, explains some of the basics things you need to know, and generally settles you into using the editor and the site.
2..WORLD 1 shows you, step by step, how to make an 8 level world. You'll have access to two guides..one uses a lot of screen shots and is for dipping in and out of. The second only uses a few graphics and is designed to be printed off and then read whilst you're off-line and actually using the editor. This world introduces you to 3 tricks and techniques per level, so you learn whilst you're building it. This world will not be released, so only those who make it will ever get to play it !
3..WORLD 2 yup, another 8 level world to build! This one is a bit more advanced and uses a brand new tile set I've made for you. Like World 1 there're two versions of the instructions and it won't be released.
4..HOW TO is the 'meat and drink' of the site, explaining how to use all elements of the editor.
5..ARTIST is the section explaining all about making your own graphics, from floors and walls, to animations, maps and even movies! I explain how I made the tiles for World 2, which graphics editors you ought to use and I even show you the best FREE graphic editor for Dr L and where to get it. And how to use it!
6..TRICKS the fun bit..how to make things move, change, disappear, blow up, and sections on booby traps, killing floors and other ways to ensure players meet a grisly end.
7..HELP glossary, index and troubleshooting.
There's also links to different freeware and shareware sites, and I'll be adding new tilesets over time, that you'll be able to download and use to make new games. Plus a roll of honour, with the names of all those who've made worlds and had them posted on Jamul's site.
Hope that sounds good. By the way, on the introductory part of the site, for those who haven't heard of Dr L before, I'm putting some nice quotes from software sites that have reviewed the game. I'd also like to use some (brief) quotes from fans of the game. So, if you've something you'd like to say, drop me a line and give me permission to use the quote on the site. Right, back to my webmastering (ho ho). Mark
The Saucy Apprentice
I've never seen a site like this one before. There's loads of info on using the editor and I'm really pleased with the navigation and graphics (don't worry..there's no silly animating pictures or clever/unnecessary flash stuff). The site starts with a simple choice .. one link for those who've never heard of Dr L before (I'm hoping to get some traffic via search engines and links to games and graphics sites) and one link for those who have the game. This second link takes you into the main body of the site. There are 7 main sections:
1..START takes you on a brief guided tour of the game and the editor, explains some of the basics things you need to know, and generally settles you into using the editor and the site.
2..WORLD 1 shows you, step by step, how to make an 8 level world. You'll have access to two guides..one uses a lot of screen shots and is for dipping in and out of. The second only uses a few graphics and is designed to be printed off and then read whilst you're off-line and actually using the editor. This world introduces you to 3 tricks and techniques per level, so you learn whilst you're building it. This world will not be released, so only those who make it will ever get to play it !
3..WORLD 2 yup, another 8 level world to build! This one is a bit more advanced and uses a brand new tile set I've made for you. Like World 1 there're two versions of the instructions and it won't be released.
4..HOW TO is the 'meat and drink' of the site, explaining how to use all elements of the editor.
5..ARTIST is the section explaining all about making your own graphics, from floors and walls, to animations, maps and even movies! I explain how I made the tiles for World 2, which graphics editors you ought to use and I even show you the best FREE graphic editor for Dr L and where to get it. And how to use it!
6..TRICKS the fun bit..how to make things move, change, disappear, blow up, and sections on booby traps, killing floors and other ways to ensure players meet a grisly end.
7..HELP glossary, index and troubleshooting.
There's also links to different freeware and shareware sites, and I'll be adding new tilesets over time, that you'll be able to download and use to make new games. Plus a roll of honour, with the names of all those who've made worlds and had them posted on Jamul's site.
Hope that sounds good. By the way, on the introductory part of the site, for those who haven't heard of Dr L before, I'm putting some nice quotes from software sites that have reviewed the game. I'd also like to use some (brief) quotes from fans of the game. So, if you've something you'd like to say, drop me a line and give me permission to use the quote on the site. Right, back to my webmastering (ho ho). Mark
The Saucy Apprentice